BTCS Becomes First Public Company to Pay Ethereum Dividend

Ethereum just gained a new milestone. BTCS, often called the “Ethereum MicroStrategy,” announced today it will pay shareholders a blockchain dividend, or “Bividend”, of $0.05 per share in ETH.

But that’s not all. BTCS is also offering a one-time $0.35 per share Ethereum loyalty payment. To qualify, investors must move their shares to book entry with the company’s transfer agent and keep them there until January 26, 2026.

Together, both payments add up to $0.40 per share in Ethereum.

This makes BTCS the first publicly traded company in the world to issue a dividend in ETH. The company says the goal is to reward long-term shareholders while also giving them more control of their investments. By moving shares into book entry, investors reduce the chances of their stock being borrowed by short-sellers.

BTCS says it’s proud to make history, not just with a crypto dividend, but with ETH as the payout currency.

BTCS announced today it will pay shareholders a one-time blockchain dividend, or “Bividend,” of $0.05 per share in Ethereum (ETH). In addition, we are offering a one-time $0.35 per share Ethereum loyalty payment to shareholders who move their shares to book entry with our… pic.twitter.com/GwbE3Aa2e5

— BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (@NasdaqBTCS) August 18, 2025

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for ETH.

Last week, U.S. spot ETH ETFs recorded roughly 649,000 ETH in net inflows, the strongest week on record. Prices closed near $4,500, after briefly touching $4,740 before pulling back over the weekend. Now all eyes are on daily flows to see if institutions keep buying the dip or take profits.

According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum trades at $4,306 today, down 6% in 24 hours. Its market cap sits around $520 billion with a circulating supply of about 120.7 million ETH.

Volatility aside, the case for ETH looks stronger than ever.

• Big Money Flowing In

ETFs and public companies bought 4.4M ETH ($20B) this quarter.

Whales and Web3 firms added another 2M ETH.

Combined, that’s more than 5% of Ethereum’s total supply absorbed in just a few months.

Institutions aren’t just experimenting anymore, they’re accumulating.

Last week, $ETH spot ETFs recorded ~649K ETH in net inflows, the strongest on record, as price closed near $4.5K. After touching $4.74K and pulling back over the weekend, today’s flows will show if institutions continue buying the dip or lock in profits. pic.twitter.com/OB6V8Ria0a

— glassnode (@glassnode) August 18, 2025

• Record Network Growth

DEX trading volume hit new highs.

Daily transactions and active wallets are breaking records.

Stablecoin supply on Ethereum is at an all-time high.

It’s not just about price. Ethereum’s network activity is exploding. Demand for blockspace has never been higher. This isn’t speculation, it’s usage.

•  Massive Supply Crunch

30% of ETH is staked.

8% sits with institutions.

25% is locked by long-term holders.

5% is permanently lost.

Only 12% is left on exchanges, and reserves keep shrinking.

Inflation rate is just 0.5%, even lower than Bitcoin.

Ethereum’s liquid supply keeps drying up. With more coins locked away and fewer available on exchanges, every new wave of demand hits harder.

ETHEREUM on the road to $10,000?